The weather is warming up and people will be looking for ways to keep cool. One way that has always been popular during the warm summer months is by swimming in a pool, whether it be at someone’s home, or a community pool in the neighborhood.
Every year there are countless accidents and also fatalities at or near swimming pools. Many could have been avoided had precautions been taken.
Safety Tips to follow:
- Never leave children unattended near a pool
- Only swim when there is a lifeguard present
- Every pool should have proper drain covers
- Pools should have alarms and proper fencing
- Keep the pool clean
- There should be no diving allowed in pools that are shallow
- Never swim alone
- There should be no horseplay in or near a pool
- Do not swim under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Do not swim in a thunderstorm
- It is a good idea to give children swimming lessons before the start of the summer
- Children who don’t know how to swim should be given flotation devices to wear
There are many organizations around the country that offer swimming lessons for children and adults of all ages. If you don’t know how to swim, look into getting some lessons before heading out to the pool. You will have a good time and you will also be a lot safer this summer.
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